RIYADH, 30 July: The Saudi Space Agency inaugurated its new Concurrent Design Facility on Monday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
According to the agency’s website, the facility is designed to accelerate the planning and execution of space missions through the application of concurrent engineering and advanced simulation technologies.
By streamlining the design process, the facility is expected to reduce feasibility study times by up to 75 percent and system design costs by as much as 50 percent.
It will also serve as a hub for collaboration, hosting workshops and knowledge-sharing initiatives among space industry professionals.
Also on Monday, the agency announced its adoption of a new approach to project and program management, known as the Integrated Mission Lifecycle. Developed in house, it aims to optimize operations, enhance efficiency and foster collaboration within the agency.
The two developments underscore the Kingdom’s commitment to building a robust space sector and developing world-class capabilities.
The launch was attended by the agency’s CEO Mohammed Al-Tamimi, deputy CEO Valanathan Munsami and key industry stakeholders.
